Kathy Griffin apologies for beheaded President Trump photo

(CBSNews) Kathy Griffin sent shockwaves through the internet when she posed with a "beheaded" President Trump. Hours after the image was released, she apologized and said she went "way too far."

The comedian looks somber in pictures and video that are reminiscent of Islamic State of Iraq and Syria (ISIS) beheading videos and photos. She holds a facsimile of Mr. Trump's detached, bloodied head by the hair.

The photo was taken by Tyler Shields, who is known for controversial art including a photo of Clint Eastwood's daughter burning a $100,000 Hermes handbag.

Griffin tweeted in a graphic video post, "I caption this 'there was blood coming out of his eyes, blood coming out of his...wherever' Also @tylershields great Photog/film maker ... OBVIOUSLY, I do not condone ANY violence by my fans or others to anyone, ever! I'm merely mocking the Mocker in Chief."

Within hours, after outrage across the political spectrum, Griffin apologized and deleted the images and the video.

"I am sorry. I went too far. I was wrong," she wrote. In the video, she said, "The image is too disturbing, I understand how it offends people. It wasn't funny. ... I beg for your forgiveness."

The tweet immediately received blowback, even drawing the wrath of 2012 Republican presidential candidate Mitt Romney, and Chelsea Clinton.